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The most common ones, the 10" records, plays 3 minutes, but there are slight differences between records.

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Yep! 12-inch a little over 4 minutes. Now before the 78 speed was standard and the sizes of the records were standardized it was all over the place. There were all kinds of experiments in speed and record size to get more time on a record. But by the late teens and around 1920 the 78 speed and 10-inch or 12-inch records was standard.

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What is LP Version?

The version on vinyl, or a record (the LP at 33.3 RPM). I remember when there were 45 RPM records, usually just 1 song each side, and LP records or albums, which had the Long Playing version of songs, with, sometimes, repeated choruses, etc...Earlier vinyl records had 78 RPM records also.


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Where do you find the speed of a record on vinyl?

You will find the speed you want the turntable to turn at on the label eg, 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm. A 45 rpm will have a larger hole in the middle than a 33 1/3, more commonly known as an album because it will have between 1 and 9 or 10 songs on each side and a 78 will have only 1 song per side, 78's are the oldest and in most cases worth the most if you were looking to sell them.


What does 45 RPM stand for in music?

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Why did they stop making 78 RPM records?

They stopped making 78 RPM records because they became outdated and technology was advancing. After the 78 RPM records of the 1900's, the 33 1/3 RPM records were created.


Where can one purchase 78 RPM records?

Ebay offers a range of rpm records new and second hand, a variety of sellers would sell all sorts of records ranging all the music genres. Another website entitled the 78 rpm Record Home page also sells and buys second hand records.


When was the first 78-rpm record made?

1894, even though the first records varied in rpm (from about 60-100).


What are the number 78 on record player?

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Why 78 rpm records?

78 rpm records, introduced in the late 19th century, were designed to provide a more durable and higher-fidelity medium for sound recording compared to earlier formats. The 78 rpm speed allowed for better sound quality and longer playtime, typically offering about three to five minutes of audio per side. Made primarily of shellac, these records were widely used until the advent of 33 1/3 rpm and 45 rpm vinyl records in the mid-20th century, which offered even better sound and convenience. Despite their decline, 78s remain significant in music history for their role in the development of popular music.


How do you identify 78 records?

To identify 78 records, look for vinyl records that are 10 inches in diameter and have a speed of 78 RPM (revolutions per minute). They are typically made of shellac and often have a distinctive label indicating the recording artist and song title. Additionally, the grooves on 78 records are wider and more pronounced compared to modern vinyl records, which helps in distinguishing them. If the record has a label with a catalog number, that can also aid in identifying its specific release.


What was Rainey Ma most famous for?

Blues singing. If you have any of her original 78 rpm records on the Paramount label, you have a fortune on your hands.


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I heard about one that went for (I think) close to $4,000. And yes, they did release some 78 RPM's. They were for the Indian market since some of their villages didn't have electricity yet and had to rely on hand-cranked turntables.


What sizes do vinyl records come in?

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How can you tell a 78 record from a 33?

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